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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Squeak \Squeak\ (skw[=e]k), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Squeaked}
(skw[=e]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Squeaking}.] [Probably of
imitative origin; cf. Sw. sqv[aum]ka to croak, Icel. skvakka
to give a sound as of water shaken in a bottle.]
1. To utter a sharp, shrill cry, usually of short duration;
to cry with an acute tone, as an animal; or, to make a
sharp, disagreeable noise, as a pipe or quill, a wagon
wheel, a door; to creak.
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Who can endure to hear one of the rough old Romans
squeaking through the mouth of an eunuch? --Addison.
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Zoilus calls the companions of Ulysses the
"squeaking pigs" of Homer. --Pope.
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2. To break silence or secrecy for fear of pain or
punishment; to speak; to confess. [Colloq.]
Syn: squeal.
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If he be obstinate, put a civil question to him
upon the rack, and he squeaks, I warrant him.
--Dryden.
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